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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.97, 391.74 and 201.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.97, 391.74 and 201.03 is: 277.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.97 : 391.74 = 201.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.97/391.74 = 201.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.97x = 391.74 × 201.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.97x = 78,751.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,751.49/283.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.33

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